unfamiliarity
Example Sentences
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When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Newly minted expats get off the plane and immediately step into a whirlwind of unfamiliarity: Language.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
Perhaps that sense of unfamiliarity became a strength — it made the experience fresh and personal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
That unfamiliarity also means these men have no idea what’s in store for them, or what actions will trigger a Housewife’s past miseries.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
I know it’s not home, but it’s familiar in its unfamiliarity.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
